 Albert Mussey Johnson – Death Valley Ranch OwnerAlbert Mussey Johnson Albert Mussey Johnson (1872 - 1948) was a businessman and investor who received notoriety as the millionaire, who built “Scotty's Castle” in… |
 A Sons introduction to High Sierra fishingFishing Rock Creek at French Camp, High Sierra, CA As a boy growing up, I was fortunate enough to spend a great deal of time… |
 Achy-BreakyAchy-Breaky is a very difficult, trail which circumnavigates Watkins Peak in San Bernardino County, California. This trail is one of many on the Stoddard Wells… |
 African Americans and the Boston Saloon – Nevada State Historic MarkerWilliam A G Brown - Owner of the Boston Saloon, Virginia City, Nevada African Americans and the Boston Saloon - NSHM #266 is a Nevada… |
 Afton Canyon CampgroundThe Afton Canyon Campground offer amazing access and camping for the Old Mojave Road, surroundings areas of the Mojave. The dry, desert campground is found… |
 Alabama HillsLocated near Lone Pine, CA the Alabama Hills are an awesome spot to visit and explore in Inyo County. Large boulder formations erupt from the… |
 Alamo RoadAlamo Road and parts beyond. Photo by James L Rathbun The Alamo Road is the central route north through the Desert National Wildlife Refuge north… |
 Anniversary Mine and NarrowsThe narrows near the Anniversary Mine are a fun place to hike and keep cool. Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada The Anniversary Mine and… |
 Antelope Valley California Poppy ReserveAntelope Valley California Poppy Reserve Photo by James L Rathbun. Established in 1976, the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve is located just west of Mojave… |
Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve, Spring 2003After a surprise day off, I another chance to visit the western end of Antelope Valley to play around with my camera at the Antelope… |
 Anza Borrego State Park CampgroundAnza Borrego State Park Campground is a campground located in Anza Borrego State Park in San Diego County, California. Anza Borrego is a part of… |
 Arizona Thistle ( Cirsium arizonicum )Arizona Thistle ( Cirsium arizonicum ) is a member of the sunflower family and common across the south west. The thistle has a two year… |
 Artist DriveArtist Drive is perhaps one of the most popular and scenic drives through a colorful palette of geology, located in Death Valley National Park, California.… |
 Asa Merton Russell “Panamint Russ”Asa Russell, also known as "Panamint Russ", was a prospector and mine owner is the Butte Valley Area of Death Valley National Park, California. Asa… |
 Atolia California – San Bernardino County Ghost TownAtolia is a ghost town and tungsten mine located in the Mojave Desert in northwestern San Bernardino County, California. The town is located just off… |
 Aurora Nevada – Mineral County Ghost TownAurora, Nevada is a ghost town in Mineral County about twenty eight miles southwest of Hawthorne, near the California border. Aurora is often mentioned as… |
 Austin Nevada – Lander CountyAustin Nevada is a gold mining town located near Battle Mountain in Lander County, Nevada. The town boasts Nevada State Historic Marker number eight. Until… |
 Back country ethicsBack country ethics came to the forefront recently. Over the last weekend, my wife and I decided to take a camping trip into the back… |
 Badwater BasinLocated at 282 feet below sea level, Badwater Basin is a popular stop for sightseers visiting Death Valley National Park, California. The site is located… |
 Balanced RockBalanced Rock is an iconic natural feature located in Arches National Park, Utah, USA. This geological formation consists of a large boulder balanced precariously on… |
 Ballarat California – Inyo County Ghost TownBallarat, California Located in Inyo County, Ballarat California is a ghost town which supposedly has a few residents living their dream within the town. Ballarat… |
 Barker RanchThomason/Barker Ranch is a five-acre property within Death Valley National Park. This historic site is located off of Goler Wash in the southern Panamint Range… |
 Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus cylindraceus)The Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus cylindraceus) is a commonly seen resident of the desert southwest and its range includes California, Nevada, Utah and New Mexico. The… |
 Beatty NSHM Nevada State Historic Marker #173Beatty NSHM 173 is Nevada State Historical Marker number one hundred and seventy three five and is located just off of highway 95 in the… |
 Beavertail Prickly Pear (opuntia basilaris)The Beavertail Prickly Pear cactus (opuntia basilaris) is very common in the desert south west, and would go most of the year most of the… |
 Belle CampgroundBelle Campground in Joshua Tree National Park Belle Campground is a small campground with 18 campsites located in Joshua Tree National Park in California. Joshua… |
 Belmont Nevada – Nye County Ghost TownFollowing a silver strike and quartz vein by a Native American in the area, Belmont Nevada was founded in Nye County, Nevada. The silver boom… |
 Berlin Nevada – Nye County Ghost TownBerlin Nevada - 1910 Berlin Nevada is a ghost town located in Nye County, Nevada and found within the Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park some 19 miles… |
 Bert Smith’s CabinBert Smith's Cabin overlooks Camp Rock Springs Located deep in the Mojave National Reserve exists a small stone building, known as Bert Smith's Cabin, which… |
 Bitter SpringsBitter Springs is a 28 miles back country road which connects I-15 to the North shore Road highway 167 located inside Lake Mead National Recreation… |
Black Rock Canyon CampgroundBlack Rock Canyon Campground Black Rock Canyon Campground is a large campground with 99 campsites located in the northwest corner of the Joshua Tree National… |
 Black Tailed Jackrabbit ( Lepus californicus )Black Tailed Jackrabbit enjoying the shade of a Joshua Tree. The Black Tailed Jackrabbit (Lepus californicus) commonly known as the American Desert Hare makes its… |
 Blair Nevada – Esmeralda County Ghost TownBlair Nevada is a ghost town and mine site located in Esmerelda County. The town site is located a few miles north of Silver… |
 Bodie and Aurora rivalry continues to this dayTwo towns located in the hills above Mono Lake maintain, the Bodie and Aurora rivalry continues even now, long past their demise. Bodie, CA and… |
Bodie California – Mono County Ghost TownBodie, California is the ghost town by which all others are judged. Located at 8300 in the Bodie Hills above Mono Lake, Bodie is the… |
 Bonnie Claire Nevada – A Nye County Ghost TownLocated off highway 267 East of Death Valley National Park Gold, Bonnie Clarie Nevada is a mine site and ghost town that is easy to… |
Borrego Palm Canyon CampgroundBorrego Palm Canyon Campground is a campground located in Anza Borrego State Park in San Diego County, California. Anza Borrego is a part of the… |
 Boulder Beach CampgroundLake Mead NRA Located within 45 minutes to the Las Vegas strip, Boulder Beach Campground offers a camping opportunity near the shore of beautiful Lake… |
 Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva)Blown by wind, and ravaged by time, the Bristlecone pine tree is a silent sentinel of the White Mountains in eastern central California. Only growing… |
 Bristol Nevada – Lincoln County Ghost TownAlso known as National City, Bristol City and Tempest throughout its history, Bristol Nevada is a ghost town in Lincoln County, Nevada. Bristol is located about 14 miles… |
 Broken Hills Nevada – Mineral County Ghost TownBroken Hills Nevada, c 1915. Ore sacks being loaded for shipment to the railroad at Fallon. Broken Hills, Nevada is more a descriptive term than… |
 Buckland’s StationBuckland Station is a pony express station, stage stop, boarding house and supplier near Fort Churchill in Lyon County, Nevada. The station is designated as… |
 Bullfrog Nevada – Nye County Ghost TownOne of the few remaining structures in Bullfrog, Nevada - Photo by James L Rathbun Located at the northern end of Amargosa Desert, Bullfrog is… |
 Bullionville Nevada – Lincoln County Ghost TownBullionville Nevada began early in 1870 when John H. Ely and W.H. Raymond removed their five-stamp mill at Hiko and placed it at this point.… |
 Burro WashMy one week old, Black Jeep on our first 4x4 trail to Burro Wash This scenic backcountry adventure takes you down Burro Wash into the… |
 Calico California – San Bernardino Count Ghost TownCalico California is a ghost town located just outside of Barstow in Mojave desert of San Bernardino, California. The town began its like in 1881… |
 California Juniper ( Juniperus californica )The California Juniper ( Juniperus californica ) is a common tree found in California, western Arizona and southern Nevada at medium elevations between 2,460 – 5,250 ft. Commonly… |
 California Poppy ( Eschscholzia californica )The California Poppy the state flower of California. As the name implies, the California Poppy is that state flower of California. However, this little flower… |
 California Wild Rose (Rosa californica)California Wild Rose (Rosa californica) found around Convict Lake, California The California Wild Rose (Rosa californica) is a native species of Rose, which is found… |
Callville Bay CampgroundLake Mead NRA Named for the now submerged two of Callville, Callville Bay Campground offers a unique and amazing place to strike your camp. The… |
 Callville Nevada – Colorado River Steamship LandingCallville Nevada is a ghost town and Colorado River Steamboat port, which is now submerged below the waters of Lake Mead. Bishop Anson Call founded… |
 Camillus Sydney Fly – Tombstone PhotographerCamillus Sydney Fly was a photographer and eyewitness to one of the most notorious gunfights in western history. Camillus Sidney Fly was born in Andrew… |
 Camp Phallus – New York MountainsLocated in Caruther's Canyons of the New York Mountains, Camp Phallus is named for a "unique" rock formation visible from the campsite. The campsite offers… |
 Camp Rock SpringsA small oasis and valuable water supply along the Old Mojave Road, Camp Rock Springs was the site of a military outpost established on December… |
 Camping TentsOur tent located in a large campsite in the Mid Hills Campground in the Mojave National Preserve. My wife and I just got back from… |
 Candelaria and Metallic City NSHM Marker #92Candelaria and Metallic City NSHM is Nevada State Historical Marker number ninety two and is located in Mineral County, Nevada. Main street buildings of Candelaria,… |
 Candelaria Nevada – Mineral County Ghost TownCandelaria was a ghost town in Mineral County, Nevada located about 120 miles south of Falen. The location may be closed due to another local… |
 Carl Mengel – Panamint Valley MinerCarl Mengel was a prospector and miner in Panamint Valley, located in Death Valley National Park, California. He lost a leg in a mining accident,… |
 Carrara Nevada – Nye County Ghost TownCararra, NV as seen from US 95 south to Beatty, NV Carrara Ghost town is a small ghost town and marble mine located about ten… |
 Carson City – Nevada State History MarkerCarson City Nevada State Historic Marker Number 44 is located at the State Capital of Nevada in Carson City. Christopher 'Kit' Carson (1809-1868), American explorer… |
 Carson City Mint – Nevada State Historic MarkerThe United States Mint at Carson City, Nevada is Nevada Sate Historic Marker Number 196 and located in Carson City, Nevada. The original Carson City… |
 Carson City Station – Pony Express StationCarson City Station was a pony express station located between on Carson Street between Forth and Fifth Street in Carson City, Nevada. Founded in 1858,… |
 Cathedral ValleyLocated in Capital Reef National Park, the Cathedral Valley District of Capitol Reef National Park is open all year and the perfect spot for the… |
 Cerbat Arizona – Mohave County Ghost TownFounded in 1870 Cerbat Arizona is a gold mine ghost town and former county seat for Mohave County, Arizona. The surrounding area started to attract… |
 Cerro Gordo California – Inyo County Ghost TownLocated in the Inyo Mountains on the eastern side of Owens Valley, Cerro Gordo California is a currently a ghost town after almost 100 years… |
 Charles Ferge “Seldom Seen Slim” – A Ballarat ProspectorCharles Ferge "Seldom Seen Slim" Charles Ferge "Seldom Seen Slim" is the last of the known prospectors who lived in the town of Ballarat located… |
 Charles Milles MaddoxCharles Milles Maddox AKA Charlie Manson was a serial killer and most of the bad parts of the Old Testament sort of criminal. He briefly… |
 Chemung MineLocated off the Masonic Road between Bridgeport, CA and the Masonic town site, are the remains of the Chemung gold mine. The Chemung gold mine… |
 Chicalote (Argemone munita)Chicalote (Argemone munita) A species of prickly poppy, Chicalote (Argemone munita) is also known as the flatbud prickly poppy. A native of California, the Chicalote… |
 Chief Tecopa – Peacemaker of the PaiutesChief Tecopa - Peacemaker of the Paiutes is Nevada State Historic Marker number 171 and located in Nye County, Nevada. The monument is located at… |
 Chilao CampgroundChilao Campground is a popular camping destination located in the Angeles National Forest, in the San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California. The campground is situated… |
 Chloride City California – Inyo County Ghost TownChloride City California is located within Death Valley National Park and Inyo County, California. The town arose out of silver discoveries in nearby Chloride Cliff… |
 Chollar Mine – Nevada State Historic MarkerThe Chollar Mine is a historic gold mine and Nevada State Historic Marker Number 209, located in Virginia City, Nevada, United States. The mine was… |
 Christian Brevoort ZabriskieChristian Brevoort Zabriskie was a vice president and general manager Pacific Coast Borax Company located in Death Valley National Park. Zabriske served teh Pacific Coast… |
Christopher Houston CarsonChristopher Houston Carson (December 24, 1809 – May 23, 1868), also known as "Kit" Carson, was a nineteenth century American Frontiersman, Army Officer and Politician and… |
 Chuck Yeagers NF-104 Crash SiteOn December 10, 1963, Chuck Yeager, a legendary test pilot, crashed while flying an F-104 Starfighter at Edwards Air Force Base in the Mohave Desert… |
 Clarks Grade 1N54Clarks Grade 1N54 is a steep and scenic descent from the top of Skyline drive and Snow Summit down to Angeles Oaks from Big Bear.… |
 Cleghorn Ridge 2N47Cleghorn located outside of Big Bear, CA Cleghorn Ridge is a 4x4 trail which leads from the I-15 at the Cleghorn exit to Silverlake State… |
 Coldwater CampgroundColdwater Campground is a campground located in the Mammoth Lakes area of the High Sierra in Mono County, California. Lake Mary is the largest and… |
 Colorado SteamshipsFrom 1852 through 1909, Colorado Steamships ferried people and supplies up and down the Colorado River to mining camps and outposts. Following the discovery of… |
 Columbia Nevada – Esmeralda County Ghost TownThe Columbia Nevada ghost town and mine site is location just one mile north of Goldfield in Esmeralda County Nevada. Originally named Stimler, the town… |
 Columbus Nevada – Esmeralda County Ghost TownDowntown Columbus, Nevada, late 1870's. Spanish miners discovered silver in the area in 1863. A small mining camp was established in the area which became… |
 Columbus Nevada State Historic Marker #20Columbus NSHM is Nevada State Historical Marker number twenty and is located in Esmeralda County, Nevada. Nevada State Historical Markers identify significant places of interest… |
 Common Fiddleneck ( Amsinckia intermedia )The Common Fiddleneck ( Amsinckia intermedia ) is a wildflower common across the United States and a member of the forget-me-not-family. Also known as the… |
 Convict LakeConvict Lake is located on the east side High Sierra Mountains in Mono County, California below Mount Morrison (12,241 ft). The serene lake is nestled… |
 Convict Lake CampgroundConvict Lake Campground is a wonderful location to camp in the amazing High Sierra Mountain near Convict Lake in Mono County, California. The campground is… |
 Cook Bank BuildingThe Cook Bank Building is the most iconic image and popular images of the Rhyolite ghost town, in Nye County, Nevada. When John S. Cook… |
Cottonwood CampgroundThe Cottonwood Campground is campground located in Joshua Tree National Park in San Bernardino, California. Reservations are required only during the busy season from September… |
 Courtney Chauncey JulianC. C. Julian Courtney Chauncey Julian, C. C. Julian, was a businessman and shameless promoter who's business dealings forced him to flee to California for… |
 Coyote (Canis latrans)Coyote (Canis latrans) enduring a snow storm in Joshua Tree National Park - Photo by James L Rathbun A symbol of the American Southwest, the… |
 Coyote Melon (Cucurbita palmata)Coyote Melon (Cucurbita palmata) Coyote Melon (Cucurbita palmata), also known as Coyote Gourd, is a flowering plant common in the desert southwest and known to… |
Culp Valley Primitive CampgroundCulp Valley Primitive Campground is a campground located in Anza Borrego State Park in San Diego County, California. Anza Borrego is a part of the… |
 Culverwells RanchCulverwells Ranch is Nevada State Historical Marker number fifty five located in Lincoln county, Nevada. The meadow area around the junction of Meadow Valley Wash… |
 Darwin California – Inyo County Ghost TownDarwin is a unincorporated community, gold mining town and ghost town located in Inyo County, California about 22 miles from Keeler. The town was named… |
 Darwin FallsThe waterfalls of Darwin are located on the western edge of Death Valley National Park near the settlement of Panamint Springs, California. Although there exists… |
 Davy Gilia (Gilia latiflora)A Davey Gilia stalk poking up between the California Poppies in the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve. Davy Gilia (Gilia latiflora) also known as Hollyleaf gilia… |
Dayton Station – Pony ExpressDayton, Nevada is a small unincorporated community, and the location of the Dayton Station Pony Express stop in Lyon County, Nevada. The little town of… |
 Death Valley, Spring 2001Thunderstorm in Death Valley National Park This was my first photographic trip since purchasing my new camera, and getting back into the hobby. My companions… |
Death Valley, Spring 2002Death Valley was a bit different from my experience last year. Last year, we explored the northern valley and drove over 250 miles per day.… |
 Delamar Nevada – Lincoln County Ghost TownDelamar Nevada in the 1890's. Many of the buildings were transported from nearby Pioche on wagons. After the devastating fire in 1909, most of the… |
 Delamar NSHM Nevada State Historic Marker #90Delamar NSHM is Nevada State Historical Marker number ninety seven and is located in Lincoln County, Nevada. Nicknamed "The Widowmaker", Delamar, Nevada is a ghost… |
 Desert Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma platyrhinos)Desert Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma platyrhinos) Desert Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma platyrhinos), also known as the "horny toad", is a common North American reptile and found throughout… |
 Desert Marigolds (Baileya multiradiata)Desert Marigolds photographed near the Old Mojave Road. Desert Marigolds (Baileya multiradiata) are an abundant and well distributed flower across the desert south west. The… |
 Desert Mistletoe ( Phoradendron californicum )Desert Mistletoe ( Phoradendron californicum ) or mesquite mistletoe, is a leafless parasitic plant which attaches itself to a host plant. The host plant is… |
 Desert Primrose (Oenothera deltoides)Desert Primrose photographed in Anza Burego, CA The Desert Primrose ( Oenothera deltoides ) is a small bush-like flowering planet with delicate white flowers. The primrose ranges… |
 Desert Tarantula (Aphonopelma iodius)Desert Tarantula (Aphonopelma iodius) A favorite cast member of horror stories and adventure movies, the Desert Tarantula (Aphonopelma iodius) is a valuable member of the… |
Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii)One of the more unique and quite frankly cool animals found in the Mojave Desert is the Desert Tortoise ( Gopherus agassizii ). My family… |
 Diamond Springs StationDiamond Springs Station is a Pony Express Station number 133 and located in a meadow in Eureka County, Nevada. Today the station is on private… |
 Diamond Valley NevadaCaptain John C. Frémont, explorer first mapped Diamond Valley Nevada Diamond Valley Nevada is Nevada State Historical Marker number eighty two and is located in… |
 Diamondfield Nevada – Esmeralda County Ghost TownLocated just five miles north-northeast of Goldfield, Diamondfield is a ghost town and mine camp in Esmeralda County, Nevada. The camp was founded by Jackson… |
 Dinner StationDinner Station Nevada is Nevada State Historical Marker number two hundred and forty four and is located in Elko County, Nevada. Dinner Station, Elko County,… |
Dinner Station Nevada – Elko County Stage StopDinner Station, Elko County, Nevada Dinner Station is a ghost town and stage station located in Elko County, Nevada. The station started with a wood… |
 Dish Pan Springs 3N34Also known as the Deep Creek Trail, Dish Pan Springs offers a short but hardcore trail in Big Bear. Dishpan springs trail contains large boulders… |
 Doble California – San Bernardino Ghost TownDoble California is a gold mining town and ghost town which is located off the western shore of Lake Baldwin in San Bernardino, California. The… |
Downeyville NevadaDowneyville Nevada is an old mining camp and ghost town located in Nye County, Nevada. In May 1877 silver-lead discoveries in the area caused a… |
 Dun Glen Nevada – Pershing County Ghost TownChafey, Nevada. 1908. Prior site of Dun Glen, Nevada. Dun Glen Nevada later known as Chafey Nevada is a ghost town and mine site located… |
Eastern Sierras, Fall 2002The Merced River flowing through Yosemite Valley. In late October I managed to get away from the office again, and again headed to the High… |
Echo Bay CampgroundLake Mead NRA Echo Bay Campground is located on the shores of the Lake Mead National close to Lake Mead’s Overton Arm and is found… |
 El Dorado Canyon – Nevada State Historic MarkerEl Dorado Canyon NSHM is Nevada State Historical Marker number six and is located in Clark County, Nevada. The marker is located on the junction… |
 Elizalde Cement PlantThe Elizalde Cement Plamt as seen from US 95 south to Beatty, NV While travelling north on Highway 95 from Las Vegas to Beaty, I… |
 Emigrant CampgroundEmigrant Campground is a tent only campground located next to CA Route 190 near the boundary of Death Valley National Park, California. The campgrounds is… |
 Empire WashEmpire wash is a short cut from Cal Nev Ari to the Lake Mead Davis Powerline road through a narrow canyon. This offers great access… |
Eureka Dunes Dry CampEureka Dunes Campground is near a small localize sand dunes formation with Death Valley National Monument. Eureka Dunes Dry Camp is located next to the… |
 Evening Star MineThe Evening Star Mine first came to our attention in the winter of 2014, while researching the mining history of the Mountain Pass, CA. |
 Fairview Nevada – Churchill County Ghost TownFounded in 1905, Fairview Nevada is a ghost town and silver mining camp located in Churchill County, near the town of Fallon, Nevada. The towns… |
 Fay Nevada – Lincoln County Ghost TownFay Nevada is a ghost town and gold mining camp located in Lincoln County Nevada near the border with western Utah. The townsite is located… |
 Fish Canyon Escape TrailWilliam Lewis Manly (April 6, 1820 – February 5, 1903) The Fish Canyon Escape Trail is a route discovered by William Manly as an escape… |
 Fort Churchill NevadaFort Churchill is a Civil War era United States Army Fort, Pony Express Station and overland stage stop located in Lyon County, Nevada just West… |
 Fort MohaveFort Mohave is a historic settlement located in the southwestern region of Mohave county, Arizona, United States. Nestled along the banks of the Colorado River… |
 Fort RubyFort Ruby, also known as Camp Ruby is an old U. S. Army post which was built in 1862 during the American Civil War, The post is located in… |
 Francis Marion Smith – “Borax Smith”Francis Marion "Borax" Smith Francis Marion Smith, also known as "Borax" Smith was a miner and business man who made a fortune in the hostile… |
 Frank “Shorty” HarrisFrank Harris was a prospector, desert rat and perhaps the best known character in western mining history. He looked the part, often travelling the desert… |
 Fremont’s Phacelia (Phacelia fremontii)Fremont's Phacelia (Phacelia fremontii) is a small delicate looking flowering plant commonly commonly found in the southwestern United States including Nevada, Arizona and California. The… |
 French Camp CampgroundCamping in the High Sierras is not as easy as it once was, however this fact offers one the ability to explore and remove oneself… |
 Frenchman Station NevadaFrenchman, or Frenchman Station is an unincorporated community and old stage stop locate in Churchill county, Nevada. The property was devlopred by Aime "Frenchy" Bermond,… |
 Friday’s Station – Pony ExpressFriday's Station is Union Army Military Post and Pony Express Station located near Lake Tahoe, in Douglas County, Nevada. The two story building is originally… |
 Furnace Creek CampgroundFurnace Creek Campground is located at -200 below sea level in Death Valley National Park, California. The campground is the most popular in the Death… |
 Galena Nevada – Lander County Ghost TownGalena Nevada was a silver mining from 1869 to 1907 and currently a ghost town located just just a west of highway 305 south of… |
 Genoa Station – Pony ExpressOriginally part of the Utah Territory, Genoa is a former Pony Express Station and unincorporated community in Douglas County, Nevada. The settlement was first founded… |
 George Benjamin Wittick – PhotographerGeorge Benjamin Wittick was born in Pennsylvania and later moved to Illinois, and then out west in 1878 to pursue frontier photography. He served in… |
 Globemallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua)Globemallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua) The Globemallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua) is a perennial herb and orange wildflower which is commonly found in Nevada, California, Utah and Arizona. This… |
 Goblin Valley UtahGoblin Valley is located in Utah is a state park and campground which is adjacent to eroded flood plain. Formed by water, time and a… |
 Goffs California – San Bernardino County Ghost TownOriginally known as Blake, Goffs, California is a small unincorporated community located off of Route 66 in the Mojave desert near the Piute Mountains. Originally… |
 Gold Hill NevadaGold Hill, Nevada is a small unincorporated community located in Storey County, Nevada, United States. It is situated on the eastern side of the Virginia… |
 Gold Mountain 3N69Gold Mountain Trail Head The Gold Mountain 3N69 Trail can be found in the San Bernardino National Forest near Big Bear Lake. The favored direction… |
 Gold Point Nevada – Esmeralda County Ghost TownFounded in 1860s, Gold Point, is a ghost time and silver mining camp located in Esmerelda County, Nevada. The townsite was known by three different… |
 Goldbelt SpringsA discovery by the famous prospector "Shorty Harris", led to the founding on the Goldbelt Springs mining district off Hunter Mountain Road in Death Valley… |
Goldfield NSHM Nevada State Historic Marker #14Goldfield NSHM is Nevada State Historical Marker number fourteen and is located in Esmeralda County, Nevada. Photograph of half-tone print of a busy main street… |
 Goldome MillThe heavily vandalized Goldome Mill outside of Ivanpah, California. Photo by James L Rathbun The Goldome Mill is an abandoned modern mill site in the… |
 Goler Wash and Mengel PassGoler Wash and Mengel Pass over a route into Butte Valley from Panamint Valley. Although not technically in Death Valley, this trail is consider part… |
 Goodsprings Nevada – Clark County Ghost TownGoodsprings, Nevada is locate about seven miles west of the I-15 near Jean, Nevada. Mining activity in the area started in 1868 when a group… |
 Goodsprings NSHM Nevada State Historic Marker #102Goodsprings NSHM 20 is Nevada State Historical Marker number one hundred and two and is located in Clark County, Nevada. Goodsprings, Nevada - 1924 Nevada… |
 Government HolesThe tale of the the Old Mojave Road is the story of water, the more important resource in the desert. Along the Old Mojave Road… |
 Grant Lake CampgroundGrant Lake Campground, June Lake loop, Mono County, California Grant Lake Campground and marina is the northern most campground of the June Lake Loop located… |
 Grantsville Nevada – Nye County Ghost TownGrantsville Nevada 1886 Named for Ulysses S. Grant, Grantsville Nevada is a ghost town and gold mining camp located in Nye County Nevada. Initial prospecting… |
 Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus)A member of the cuckoo family, the long legged Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) is an icon of the desert southwest in part to the artistic… |
 Greenwater California – Inyo County Ghost TownIn 1904, a copper strike near Greenwater Spring and ensuing rush to profit caused the formation of Greenwater in Inyo County, California. Originally known by… |
Gull Lake CampgroundGull Lake Campground is a small, shaded and private campground in the June Lake Loop of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Gull lake is just over… |
 Hamilton NevadaHamilton is a small ghost town located in White Pine County, Nevada, in the western United States. Despite its current state, the town has a… |
Hanna Flats CampgroundHanna Flats Campground is an established campground located on Coxey Truck Trail - 3N14 in Big Bear, San Bernardino California. The campground features eighty five… |
 Happy Bottom Riding ClubPancho Barnes, Happy Bottom Riding Club. Photo Curtesy of the U.S. Air Force The Happy Bottom Riding Club was a legendary dude ranch and restaurant… |
 Harrisburg California – Inyo County Ghost TownHarrisburg California is a ghost town is located at 4987 feet above sea level in Inyo County and currently part of Death Valley National Park.… |
 Hazen NevadaHazen Nevada is a small inincorporated town in Churchill county, Nevada located about 16 miles northwest of Fallon.. The town is formed when the Southern… |
![[Circa 1905] Tumco Historic Mining Town, California - Hedges California](https://i0.wp.com/www.destination4x4.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Hedges.jpg?fit=300%2C156&ssl=1) Hedges California – Imperial County Ghost TownPreviously known as Tumco, Hedges California is a ghost town and former mining town located in Imperial County, California along the Tumco Wash in the… |
 Henry Wade Escape RouteThe Henry Wade Escape Route is an easy 4x4 trail suitable for almost any vehicle and connects highway 127 to Badwater Road. The route is… |
Hidden Valley CampgroundHidden Valley Campground is location on Joshua Tree National Park The Hidden Valley Campground is an established year round campground location in Joshua Tree National… |
 Hiko Nevada – Lincoln County Ghost TownHiko Nevada starts to see initial activity in 1853. Silver mines in the area are largely responsible for the people settling the area. Mill of… |
Holcomb Valley CampgroundHolcomb Valley Campground features 19 single-family campsites and is located along 3N16 in Holcomb Valley, just outside 0f Big Bear, in San Bernardino County, California.… |
 Holcomb Valley Road 3N14Holcomb Valley Road 3N14 takes you through scenic Holcomb Valley Holcomb Valley Road 3N14, is a main artery in the road system above and behind… |
 Hole in the RockRecognized on the National Register of Historic Places, the Hole in the Rock trail is an old Mormon trail in Utah that was used to establish colonies… |
 Hole in the Wall CampgroundHole in the Wall campground is found deep in the Mojave National Preserve in San Bernardino County, California. The Campground is a popular location for… |
 Homestake Dry CampHomestake Dry Camp - A primative campsite at Racetrack Valley The Homestake Dry camp is a primitive campground located in Racetrack valley inside Death Valley… |
 Hot Creek Geologic SiteHot Creek Geologic Site is located near Mammoth, Lake just off the 395 Highway in Mono County, California. The stream originates from Twin Lakes in… |
 Hunter Mountain RoadHunter Mountain Road is a lightly used moderately difficult road which delivers you to one of the most remote and beautiful parts of Death Valley… |
Indian Cove CampgroundIndian Cove Campground in Joshua Tree National Park Indian Cove Campground is a campground located in Joshua Tree National Park in San Bernardino county, California.… |
 Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja miniata)The Giant Red Indian Paintbrush or Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja miniata) is a wildflower and perennial which is quite common in the western United States, including… |
 Ione NevadaIone NSHM is Nevada State Historical Marker number one hundred fifty nine and is located in the Nye County, Nevada. Nevada State Historical Markers identify… |
 Ione Nevada – Nye County Ghost TownIone Nevada is a ghost town, which is located in Nye County, Nevada. In April 1863 a silver stike was made by P. A. Haven… |
 Ivanpah California – San Bernardino County Ghost TownNot of be confused with two others sites of the same name, Ivanpah is a ghost town and mine site located along the Eastern edge… |
 Jackrabbit Nevada – Lincoln County Ghost TownJackrabbit Nevada is a ghost town and silver mining camp located in Lincoln County Nevada. Local legend attributes the discovery to the locator picking up… |
 Jackson Lee Davis “Diamondfield Jack”Jackson Lee "Diamondfield Jack" Davis who was pardoned for murder in Idaho and moved to Nevada where he founded several mining camps. Davis was a… |
 Jacoby Canyon 3N61Jacoby Canyon 3N61 Trail head Jacoby Canyon 3N61 is a trail which can be found in the San Bernardino National Forest near Big Bear Lake.… |
 James Crysanthus Phelan – Rhyolite ShopkeeperJames Crysanthus Phelan James Crysanthus Phelan was a business man and early pioneer of the desert southwest, who like many others followed the boom towns… |
 Jarbidge Community Hall – Nevada State Historic Marker 153The Jarbidge Community Hall is a central gathering place for the residents of Jarbidge, Nevada. Built in 1939, the hall has served as a venue… |
 Jarbidge NevadaJawbidge, Nevada is a small town located in the northeastern part of the Nevada in Elko County. The discovery of gold and silver in the… |
 Jessup Nevada – Churchill County Ghost TownJessup Nevada is a ghost town and gold mining camp located in Churchill County, Nevada. The site was first discovered in February 1908 by Frank… |
John Bull Trail 3N10The John Bull Trail 3N10 has the solid reputation as one of the toughest and most challenging trails in the Big Bear mountains of San Bernardino… |
 John S CookJohn S Cook overseeing bars of gold bullion. Photo Goldfield Historical Society John S Cook is the founder and builder of the Cook Bank Building… |
 John Wesley PowellJohn Wesley Powell, a remarkable American explorer, geologist, and ethnologist, was born on March 24, 1834, in Mount Morris, New York. His expeditions through the… |
 Johntown Nevada – Lyon County Ghost TownLocated in Gold Canyon between Silver City and Dayton, Johntown Nevada is the first ghost town in Lyon county. None of the buildings are currently… |
 Joshua Tree (Yucca brevifolia)The Joshua Tree was named for the biblical character by the Mormon Setters as they crossed the Mojave Desert in the mid 19th century. It… |
Jumbo Rocks CampgroundJumbo Rocks Campground in Joshua Tree National Park Perhaps one of the more popular campgrounds in Joshua Tree National Park, Jumbo Rocks Campgronds is located… |
June Lake CampgroundJune Lake Campground is nestled next to June Lake In the Sierra Nevada of California and the scenery of the Ansel Adams Wilderness. The Campground… |
 Keane Wonder Mine – “King of the Desert”The Keane Wonder Mine is perhaps the most visited gold mining facility in Death Valley National Park in eastern California. Mining operations began in December… |
 Kelso DepotThe story of the westward expansion is the story of the railroads. Beginning in 1862, the Union Pacific Railroad sought expansion opportunities along the western… |
 Kokoweef MineThe Kokoweef Mine and in fact all of the trails and mines located in the Ivanpah / Mountain Pass area represent exactly why I started… |
 La Plata Nevada – Churchill County Ghost TownFollowing the discovery of silver in 1862, La Plata Nevada is a ghost town locate in and the second county seat of Churchill County, Nevada.… |
 Lake George CampgroundLake George Campground is a beautiful campground located in the Mammoth Lakes area, above Lake Mary in the High Sierra in Mono County, California. Lake… |
Lake Mary CampgroundLake Mary Campground is a beautiful campground located in the Mammoth Lakes area of the High Sierra in Mono County, California. Lake Mary is the… |
Las Vegas Bay CampgroundLake Mead NRA Las Vegas Bay Campground is one of several campgrounds in Lake Mead National Recreation Area and its situation on top of a… |
 Lava Point CampgroundLava Point Campground is a remote, backcountry campground located in the Kolob Terrace area of Zion National Park in Utah. Situated at an elevation of… |
 Leadfield California – A Death Valley Ghost TownLeadfield California is a ghost town located in Inyo County and Death Valley National Park and found on the Titus Canyon Trail. The town boom… |
 Lida Nevada – Esmeralda County Ghost TownNow on private property, Lida Nevada is a ghost town and mining camp located in Esmeralda County, Nevada just off State Route 266. The area… |
 Lippincott Mine RoadThe Lippincott Mine Road is a one way trail from Death Valley's Racetrack Playa to Saline Valley. It is a steep trail which is not… |
 Logan City Nevada – Lincoln County Ghost TownLogan City Nevada, also known as Logan City, Logan Springs and Logans Springs, is a silver mining camp and ghost town located 12 miles north… |
 Lone Pine CampgroundLone Pine Campground is a wonderful campground in the eastern foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range in Inyo County, California. The campground is located… |
 Lost Burro MineFounded in 1907 when Bert Shively picked up a rock to throw at some stray burros and discovered gold, the Lost burro Mine is a… |
 Lower Antelope CanyonLower Antelope Canyon one of two slot canyons located off the highway 98 just outside of Page, Arizona near the Utah border. Entering Lower Antelope… |
 Lucy Grey GoldmineThe Lucy Grey Goldmine trail is a short 4x4 trip out of Primm, Nevada up to an old mine site. The route is fairly accessible… |
 Ludwig NevadaLudwig Nevada is a ghost Town is a historic site located in Lyon County, Nevada. The town was founded in the late 1800s by John… |
Mahogany Flat CampgroundMahogany Flat Campground lies at 8,200 feet in the Panamint Mountain Range in Death Valley National Parl. The campground provides access to hiking and backpacking,… |
 Manhattan – Nevada State Historic Marker #97Manhattan NSHM is Nevada State Historical Marker number ninety seven and is located in Nye County, Nevada. Manhattan Nevada 1906 Nevada State Historical Markers identify… |
Manhattan Nevada – Nye County Ghost TownManhattan Nevada 1906 Located about fifty miles north of Tonopah, Manhattan Nevada is ghost town located at the end of Nevada State Route 377 in… |
 ManzanarManzanar Enterance and sign. IMAGE: ANSEL ADAMS/LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Shortly after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941, President Roosevelt ordered the forced… |
Maps and CommunicationsIn the days of tablet computers and smart phones, it is trendy to rely on the latest technology rather than maps and communications. There is… |
 Marietta Nevada – Mineral County Ghost TownLocated at 4947 feet above sea level, Marietta was formally established in 1877 near Teel's Marsh and is now a ghost town in Mineral County,… |
 Masonic California – Mono County Ghost TownOriginally known as Lorena, Masonic California is a ghost town located in the mountains north east of Bridgeport, California. Masonic was founded in 1860 by… |
 Mazuma Nevada – Pershing County Ghost TownMazuma, Nevada - 1908 Mazuma Nevada started its short life in 1907 when the Seven Troughs gold strike started attracting an influx of miners from… |
 Mesquite Springs CampgroundMesquite Springs Campground located near Scotty's Castle in Death Valley Mesquite Springs is a campground in Death Valley National Park, Located just a few short… |
 Methodist Church of Carson City – Nevada State Historic MarkerCarson City's Methodist Church is a historic church located in the city of Carson City, Nevada and recognized with Nevada State Historic Marker number 71.… |
 Metropolis Nevada – Elko County Ghost TownMetropolis Nevada is a ghost town about 14 miles north west of Wells, Nevada and located in Elko County Nevada. The town was the brainchild… |
 Mid Hills Campground, Mojave National PreserveLocated in deep in the heart of the Mojave National Preserve there is an abundance of campsites to suit everyone. The Mid Hills campground was… |
 Midas Nevada – Elko County Ghost TownMidas is a populated location and gold mining town located in Elko County, Nevada. The town is located in a valley along the Midas Creek… |
 Miller’s Station – Pony ExpressMiller's station, also known as Reed's Station is a pony express station located in Churchill County, Nevada. Winchester Firearms adopted the image of a Pony… |
 Millers NevadaMillers Nevada State Historic Marker 101 is located at a rest stop alone highway 6 a few miles west of Tonopah, in Esmeralda county, Nevada.… |
 Mineral Park Arizona – Mohave County Ghost TownMineral Park is a ghost town located in Mohave County Arizona founded in 1870. Once started, operations continued until 1912. The journey was tough just… |
 Mojave GoldfishOver Presidents day weekend, my wife and I were travelling back from Big Bear, CA to our house after a visit with family towards our… |
 Mojave Mound Cactus ( Echinocereus mohavensis )The Mojave Mound Cactus or Claret Cup Cactus boasts a bright red - orange flower blossom. The Mojave Mound Cactus ( Echinocereus mohavensis ) is… |
 Mojave prickly pear ( Opuntia erinacea )Mojave prickly pear ( Opuntia erinacea ), or grizzlybear prickly pear, is a fairly common cactus with a wide spread distribution across the desert south.… |
 Mojave Yucca (Yucca schidigera)The Mojave Yucca is a small evergreen tree which flourishes in the Mojave and Sonoran deserts of California, Arizona and Nevada. The Yucca's most noticeable… |
 Mojave-aster ( Xylorhiza tortifolia )Mojave-aster ( Xylorhiza tortifolia ) A member of the sunflower family, the Mojave-aster ( Xylorhiza tortifolia ) boasts a delicate lavender flower in the harsh… |
Monte Cristo CampgroundMonte Cristo Campground is a serene camping destination located in the Angeles National Forest, just outside of Los Angeles, in the San Gabriel Mountains of… |
 Mormon Wells RoadEntering Peek-a-boo Canyon on the Mormon Wells Road. The Mormon Well Road is a long, rough, dirt road that runs across the Desert National Wildlife… |
 Morning Star MineLocated in the Ivanpah Mountains, the Morning Star Mine is a gold / silver mine located near to California / Nevada border near Mountain Pass.… |
 Mount Whitney Fish HatcheryMount Whitney Fish Hatchery Located just outside of Independence, Inyo County, California the Mount Whitney Fish Hatchery has played an important role in the preservation… |
 Mustang (Equus ferus caballus)A lone mustang is the symbol of wild, power and freedom Left behind by Spanish explorers and settlers, the Mustang ( Equus ferus caballus )… |
My Grandfathers Gold panWhen you travel the back country roads, you can not help but the search your own history for the thread of fact to help bind… |
My introduction to Ham RadioA family friend of mine has long been an advocate of amateur or HAM radio. Growing up, I remember distinctly going to his house and… |
 Myers RanchMyers Ranch is a privately owned ranch located in Goler Wash in the Panamint Mountains of Death Valley National Park, California. The forty acre ranch… |
Nellis CoveNellis Cove Road short east trail from Lake Mead Powerline Road to Nellis Cove on the shore of Lake Mohave, Nevada. The route is fairly… |
 Nelson Nevada and Eldorado Canyon – Clark County Ghost TownRock spires carved by erosion located in Eldorado Canyon, Nelson, Nevada. The ghost town of Nelson, Nevada, which is located in Eldorado Canyon along Lake… |
 Nevada Ghost Towns and Mining CampsNevada Ghost Towns and Mining Camps - By Stanley W. Paher Nevada Ghost Towns and Mining Camps is a wonderful book written by Stanley W.… |
 Nevada Test Site State Historic Marker #165Nevada Test Site NSHM 165 is Nevada State Historical Marker number one hundred and sixty five and is located about 20 miles west of Indian… |
 Nevada’s Capitol – Nevada State Historic MonumentNevada's Capitol is located in Carson City, Nevada and designated as Nevada State Historic Marker Number Twenty Five. The capitol building is located in the state capital… |
 Nevada’s Southern Boundary 1861-1867Old Boundary (Nevada's Southern Boundary 1861-1867) is Nevada State Historical Marker number fifty eight located in the Nye County, Nevada. The marker is located about… |
 Nivloc Nevada – Esmeralda County Ghost TownIn 1907, Gold was discovered at the town site which would be known as Nivloc Nevada by a Native American prospector. The town derived its… |
 Notch-leaved phacelia ( phacelia crenulata )Notch-leaved phacelia ( phacelia crenulata ) is a lovely little purple wild flower which grows across the desert southwest from California to Texas. The plant… |
 Oatman Arizona – Mohave County Ghost TownOatman Arizona is a small community with a rich history located in Black Mountains in Mohave County, Arizona. Located near Bullhead City, the town of… |
Oh! Ridge CampgroundOh! Ridge Campground is the first campground in the June Lake Loop located in the Eastern High Sierra in Mono County, California. The campgrounds is… |
Old Boundary (Nevada’s Southern Boundary 1861-1867)Old Boundary (Nevada's Southern Boundary 1861-1867) is Nevada State Historical Marker number fifty seven located in Lincoln county, Nevada. The marker is located about 6… |
Old Mojave RoadThe Old Mojave Road (Government Road) is an east-west route that enters the Mojave National Preserve off the highway 95 in Nevada, and Afton Canyon… |
 Old Mojave Road Trip ReportAfter our recent trip to the center section of the Old Mojave Road, my wife Heather was really excited to run the western section and… |
 Old Mojave Road Trip Report WestAfter our recent trip to the center section of the Old Mojave Road, my wife Heather was really excited to run the western section and… |
 Old Spanish TrailThe Old Spanish Trail was a historic trade route that linked Santa Fe, New Mexico to Los Angeles, California. The trail was established in the… |
 Old Spanish Trail – Mountain Springs Pass – Nevada State Historic MarkerOld Spanish Trail - Mountain Springs Pass is located along highway 160 and Nevada State Historic Marker No. 142. The Old Spanish Trail is a… |
 One Tree Hill, A trip to the U2 Joshua TreeA trip to the U2 Joshua Tree brought back a life time of memories. There was never a point in time that I was not… |
 Ophir Canyon Nevada – Nye County Ghost TownOphir Canyon is a ghost town from the 1880s and located about 3.5 miles west of State Route 8A north of State Route 92, in… |
 Ophir NevadaOphir Nevada is a ghost town and Nevada State Historical Marker number sixty four and is located in Lander County, Nevada. Ophir Canyon in the… |
 Oreana Nevada – Pershing County Ghost TownOreana Nevada is a milling town which was active from 1865 - 1885 in Pershing County Nevada and home to the Montezuma Smelting Works. The… |
 Orion Clemens Home – Nevada State Historic MarkerOrion Clemens Home is a Nevada State Historical Marker Number Seventy Eight and located in Carson City, Nevada. Orion Clemens (July 17, 1825 – December… |
 Overbury BuildingThe Overbury building is a general office building built by John Overbury, in Rhyolite, Nye County Nevada in 1906. The building was one of two… |
 Owl’s Clover (Castilleja exserta)Owls Clover (Castilleja exserta) is a small flowering plant which can grow about 1 foot tall. The Owl's Clover is a native plant to… |
 Palmers Penstemon ( penstemon palmeri )In the spring on 2020 I was photographing along the Morning Star Mine Road, we happened upon Palmers Penstemon ( penstemon palmeri ). This species… |
 Palmetto Nevada – Esmeralda County Ghost TownTent business in Palmetto, 1906 Palmetto Nevada is a ghost town located just off of highway 168 about 30 miles west of Lida, in Esmeralda… |
Palmetto Nevada State Historic Marker #158Palmetto Nevada is Nevada State Historical Marker number one hundred and fifty eight and is located in Esmeralda County, Nevada. The ghost town is located… |
 Panamint City California – Inyo County Ghost TownPanamint City California - 1875 Panamint City California is a ghost town and silver mine site located in Inyo County. The town site was built… |
 Pencil Cholla ( Cylindropuntia ramosissima )Pencil Cholla ( Cylindropuntia ramosissima ), also known as Diamond Cholla, is a medium sized cacti species which is mainly categorized from long narrow body… |
 Pete Aguereberry – A Panamint Valley MinerPete Aguereberry was a prospector and miner who operated around Death Valley National Park, for whom Aguereberry is named. Born in the Basque Region of… |
 Pine Grove Nevada – Lyon County Ghost TownOne of the lesser known yet longest running gold mining camps is Pine Grove, Nevada. Located in Lyon County, Nevada just East of the 338… |
 Pine Nut RoadThe turn off to Pine Nut Road off the Mormon Wells Road near Las Vegas, Nevada Pine Nut Road is a 6-mile long, bumpy dirt… |
 Pioneer Nevada – Nye County Ghost TownBeginning as a mining camp near the Mayflower, Pioneer Nevada is an old mining camp and ghost town in Nye County, Nevada. The Pioneer gold… |
 Piper’s Opera House – Nevada State Historic MarkerPiper’s Opera House is Nevada State Historic Marker #235 and is located in Virginia City, Storey County Nevada. This building, the most significant vintage theatre… |
 Pony Express Trail (1860 – Sesquicentennial – 2010)The Pony Express Trail (1860 - Sesquicentennial - 2010) is Nevada State Historic Marker #271 is located in Churchill County, Nevada. From Fallon drive head… |
 Porter Brothers StoreThe Porter Brothers store is a ruined storefront on the main street in the ghost town of Rhyolite, Nye County, Nevada. The Porter Brothers were… |
 Potholes California – Colorado River Steamship LandingPotholes is a former gold mining camp and ghost town located in Imperial County, California. |
 Potosi Nevada – Clark County Ghost TownPotosi Nevada is the oldest lode mine in Nevada and the town site is located just off highway 160 between Las Vegas and Pahrump, Nevada.… |
 Potosi Nevada State Historic Marker 115Potosi Nevada state historic marker 115 is located along highway 160 between Las Vegas and Pahrump in Clark County. The marker is located off the… |
 Powell of the Colorado Nevada State Historic Marker 37Powell of the Colorado Nevada State Historic Marker 37 is a marker commemorating the 1869 exploration of the Grand Canyon by Major John Wesley Powell.… |
 Pronghorn ( Antilocapra americana )Commonly known as an antelope, the Pronghorn is an even toed or hoofed mammal found in the plains of the western United States of America. |
 Pueblo Grande de NevadaPueblo Grande de Nevada is Nevada State Historic Marker number Forty One and located in Clark County, Nevada. The ruins become to be known as… |
 Racetrack ValleyTeaKettle Junction lets you know you are starting to get close to the Racetrack. Racetrack valley is a rough graded road which departs the Ubehebe… |
 Ragtown NevadaRagtown Nevada is ghost town and Nevada State Historical Marker number nineteen. The town and Nevada State Historic Marker are located in the Churchill County,… |
 Raven ( Corvus corax )The Raven ( Corvus corax ) is one of eight subspecies of Ravens distributed throughout the world. Also known as western or northern raven, this large black… |
 Rawhide Nevada – Mineral County Ghost TownRawhide, Nevada. 1908. Rawhide Nevada was a mining town in Mineral County. The town site is located approximately 55 miles south of Fallon, and 22… |
Red Rock Canyon CampgroundRed Rock Canyon Campground is a stunning and serene camping destination located in Nevada. Nestled in the heart of the Mojave Desert, the campground offers… |
Red Rock Canyon, CA Winter 2004In the winter of 2004, I decided to purchase a 4x5 camera. The reasons are too many to go into in this report. So, in… |
Rhyolite Nevada – Nye County Ghost TownRhyolite is a ghost town location just outside of the Eastern edge of Death Valley National monument in Nye country, Nevada. Founded in 1904 by… |
 Rhyolite Train DepotThe town of Rhyolite boasted three train services using the Rhyolite Train Depot which is completed in June, 1908. The depot services the Las Vegas… |
 Rioville Nevada – Colorado Steamship LandingFounded in 1865, Rioville, Nevada was founded by Daniel Bonelli at the confluence of the Virgin River and the Colorado River. Bonelli was a Mormon… |
 Rochester Nevada – Pershing County Ghost TownUpper Rochester, Nevada 1918 In the 1860s, immigrants and prospectors from Rochester New York discovered gold in the nearby mounts and the silver mining town… |
 Ruby Valley Stationn was started in 1859 as part of George Chorpenning's mail route. Later the station served the Pony Express and Overland Mail Company line in… |
 Ryan CaliforniaRyan, California, is a small unincorporated community located in the southeastern region of San Bernardino County, California. The town is located in the Greenwater Range… |
Ryan CampgroundRyan Campground in Joshua Tree National Park Ryan Campground is a campground located in Joshua Tree National Park in San Bernardino, California and hosts 31… |
 Saguaro ( Carnegiea gigantea )The Saguaro ( Carnegiea gigantea ) is perhaps one of the most iconic member of the cacti family in the south west desert, and located… |
 Samuel Langhorne Clemens – “Mark Twain”Before he wrote American classic novels as Mark Twain, Samuel Langhorne Clemens was a miner and newpaper reporter in Mineral County, Nevada. Prior to picking… |
 Sandy WashSandy Wash is a short trail which leads from the Mead Davis Power Line road down to the shore of Lake Mojave, Nevada. We opted… |
 Savage Mansion – Nevada State Historic MarkerSavage Mansion is Nevada State Historic Marker #87 and located in Historic Virginia City, Storey County, Nevada. Virginia City is a wonderful little town to… |
 Schwab CaliforniaSchwab is a gold mining camp and ghost town located in Echo-Lee Mining District of Death Valley National Park in California. The little townsite of… |
 Scottys Castle – The Death Valley RanchScottys Castle located in Grapevine Canyon in Death Valley. Named after Walter Scott AKA "Death Valley Scotty", Scottys Castle or the Death Valley Ranch is… |
 Searchlight NevadaSearchlight Nevada is a unincorporated town with a history in mining. The small town in Clark County is located south of Las Vegas in Clark… |
 Serrano CampgroundSerrano Campground is a campground with 108 campsites located near Big Bear Lake in San Bernardino, California. the campground is located just across the highway… |
 Seven Troughs Nevada – Pershing County Ghost TownSeven Troughs Nevada 1907 In 1894, Frank Ward a sheepman in the area, built seven water troughs to water his sheep. The name Seven Troughs… |
 Shafer TrailAn old cattle trail, the Shafer trail which will test your nerve, as you descend down into the canyons of Canyonlands National Park. This trail… |
Sheep Pass CampgroundSheep Pass Group Campground is a group campground located in towards the center Joshua Tree National Park in California. The campground features six group campsites… |
 Silver Cholla (Cylindropuntia echinocarpa)Silver Cholla (Cylindropuntia echinocarpa) is a common species of cactus which is native to the southwestern United States including Nevada, Arizona and California. The Silver… |
Silver Lake CampgroundJune Lake Loop, Mono County, California Silver Lake Campground is nestled next to Silver Lake In the Sierra Nevada of California and the scenery of… |
 Silver Peak NevadaSilver Peak Nevada is an unincorporated town located along State Route 265, 20 miles south of U.S. Route 6 and 30 miles west of Goldfield, in Esmeralda County, Nevada.… |
 Silver Star MineThe Silver Star Mine is a small mine site located off of the Zinc Mountain Road in San Bernardino County, California. |
 Silvery Lupine (Lupinus argenteus)Silvery Lupine (Lupinus argenteus) Silvery Lupine (Lupinus argenteus) is a fairly common vibrant purple wild flower and is common in much of Western North America… |
 Skidoo California – Inyo County Ghost TownSkidoo California was famous in the first decade of the 20th century when gold had been found in Inyo County and the town established in… |
Skyline Drive 2N10Skyline Drive 2N10 is the unofficial name for USFS Road 2N10 that begins just west of Big Bear village off Mill Creek road, and heads… |
 Snow plant (Sarcodes sanguinea)Snow plant (Sarcodes sanguinea) in Big Bear, California The Snow plant (Sarcodes sanguinea) is a rather rare and unique member of the plant community. The… |
Snow Slide Trail 2N13Snow Slide Trail (2N13) connects Green Valley Lake to Fawnskin, in San Bernardino, California. The Green Valley Lake trail head is located by the campground… |
South CampgroundSouth Campground is one of the most popular campgrounds in Zion National Park, located in Springdale, Utah. It is situated at an elevation of 3,900… |
 Southern Cattail (Typha domingensis)Commonly found in the southern half of the United Stats, the Southern Cattail ( Typha domingensis ) is a a wetland plant which may be… |
 Speckled Rattlesnake ( Crotalus mitchellii )The Speckled Rattlesnake is fairly common pit viper found in southern California, southern Nevada, western Arizona and south-western Utah and down the Pacific coast into… |
 Spreading Phlox ( Phlox diffusa )Spreading Phlox ( Phlox diffusa ) is a perennial shrub with small needle like leaves. This is a small white flowering plant prefers alpine, sub-alpine… |
 St Thomas Nevada – Clark County Ghost TownFounded in 1865 when Brigham Young sent settles to the confluence of the Virgin River and Muddy Rivers. St Thomas Nevada remained a Mormon settlement until… |
 Stellars Jay ( Cyanocitta stelleri )The Stellars Jay ( Cyanocitta stelleri ) is a common character found in the forests of the western half of the United States. The bird… |
![Stokes Castle - Julie Nicoletta, "Stokes Castle", [Austin, Nevada], SAH Archipedia, eds. Gabrielle Esperdy and Karen Kingsley, Charlottesville: UVaP, 2012—, http://sah-archipedia.org/buildings/NV-01-CE10.](https://i0.wp.com/www.destination4x4.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/StokesCastle.jpg?fit=300%2C451&ssl=1) Stokes CastleStokes Castle is a point of interest and Nevada Start Historic Marker number fifty nine located in Lander County, Nevada. The granite rock tower is… |
 Stovepipe WellsStovepipe Wells Campgound is located in Stovepipe wells just off the 190 highway in Death Valley National Park. Located about 25 miles away from Furnace… |
 Subway Canyon – Left Fork of North CreekSubway Slot Canyon is a unique geological formation located in the Zion National Park in southwestern Utah, USA. It is considered one of the most… |
 Success MineThe Success Mine is an gold mine site located just off Masonic Road, the between McMillan Springs and the Chemung Mine in Mono County, CA.… |
Sugarpine Mountain 2N49Sugarpine Mountain trail is moderately difficult and starts at the edge of San Bernardino and finishes in the Silverlake State Park. The trail is designated… |
 Sunset CampgroundSunset Campground is another large, flat parking lot campground primary for RV camping located near Furnace Creek in Death Valley National Park, California. The Campground… |
 Sutro NevadaLocated at 4,478 feet, Sutro Nevada is a ghost town located in Lyon County Nevada built to support construction of the Sutro Tunnel. The town… |
 Sutro TunnelThe Sutro Tunnel was a drainage adit into the Comstock Load, which is located in Lyon County, Nevada. Following Silver discovers and in the Comstock… |
Table Mountain CampgroundTable Mountain Campground is situated in the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California. The campground is surrounded by a beautiful and serene forest environment,… |
Tamarisk Grove CampgroundTamarisk Grove Campground is a popular camping destination located in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California. The campground is situated in the heart of the park,… |
 Teakettle JunctionLocated at the intersection of Hunter Mountain Road and Race Track Valley Road, Teakettle Junction is a unique point of interest in Death Valley National… |
 Tecopa Inyo CountyTecopa is a small town located in the southeastern part of California, United States and its named for Chief Tecopa. The town is situated in… |
 Teddybear Cholla ( Cylindropuntia bigelovii )The soft bristly cactus spines give the Teddybear Cholla its furry, cute appearance and mask the ferocious defense of this desert cactus. This member of… |
Temple Bar CampgroundLake Mead NRA Lake Mead National Recreation Area, located in southern Nevada, near the Arizona border and includes Hoover Dam, the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge… |
 Temple of SinawavaLocated in Zion National Park in southwestern Utah, the Temple of Sinawava is a stunning geological formation that attracts visitors from all around the world.… |
 Tenabo NevadaLocated at 5,354 above sea level, Tenabo Nevada is a gold mining camp and ghost town located in Lander County, Nevada Wagon train hauling silver… |
Texas Springs CampgroundTexas Springs Campground is another large campground, primarilyy for RV and trailer camping within Death Valley National Park. The campground a mile of the Furnace… |
 The Amargosa Opera HouseRecently, on a whim, my wife and I loaded up the jeep and opt to just explore the desert West of our home town of… |
The Comstock Lode – Nevada State Historic MonumentThe Comstock Lode – NSHM #13 is Nevada State Historic Marker #13 and located in Historic Virginia City, Storey County, Nevada. Virginia City is a wonderful… |
 The Great Fire of 1875 – Nevada State Historic MarkerThe Great Fire of 1875, in Virginia City is Nevada State Historic Marker Number 228 and located in Virginia City, Nevada. With the Comstock Load… |
The Green GopherGrowing up in the 70's I learned and spent a lot of time camping, hiking, being outdoors and active. Every spring summer and fall, my… |
 The Hole in the Wall Ring TrailThe Hole in the Wall Ring Trail is a short is a 1.5 miles loop trail around a hill top and through a slot canyon… |
 The Lucky Day MineThe Lucky Day Mine is a gold and copper mine located in San Bernardino, California and once owned by Wyatt Earp. Wyatt Earp is probably… |
 The Old Spanish Trail 1829-1850 – Nevada State Historic Marker 33Old Spanish Trail 1829-1850 is Nevada State Historic Marker Number 33, located in the town of Blue Diamond, in Clark County, Nevada. The Old Spanish… |
 The Old Spanish Trail 1829-1850 – Nevada State Historic Marker 34Old Spanish Trail 1829-1850 is Nevada State Historic Marker Number 33, located in the town of Mountain Springs, in Clark County, Nevada. Old Spanish Trail… |
 The Plank RoadThe old plank road was unique solution to the common problem of sand dunes in the south west and the last link to connect San… |
 The Pony Express Trails and Stations In NevadaThe Pony Express operated for a very brief period of time from April 3, 1860, to October 26, 1861. The mail service allowed quick delivery… |
Thorndike CampgroundThorndike campground is located at 7,400 feet in the Panamint Mountains in Death Valley National Park. The campground is accessible to high clearance vehicles only… |
 Timothy H. O’Sullivan – PhotographerCDV of Timothy H. O'Sullivan with imprint of F.G. Ludlow, Carson City, Nevada Territory on verso. Taken between 1871–74 while O'Sullivan was the official photographer… |
 Titus CanyonTitus Canyon has it all, rugged mountains, colorful rock formations, a small ghost town, mines, petroglyphs, wildlife, rare plants and spectacular canyon narrows as a… |
 Tonopah NevadaTonopah is a ghost town located in Nye County, Nevada. Tonopah is also designated Nevada State History Marker number fifteen. The rock marker is locate… |
 Travelers MonumentWhen travelling the Old Mojave Road, there is a tradition to pick and carry a rock, and carry the rock to the Travelers Monument. The… |
 Troy Nevada – Nye County Ghost TownIn May 1867, prospector Alexander Beatty worked the the Grant Mountain range when he discovered silver and founded the town site of Troy, in Nye… |
Tuttle Creek CampgroundTuttle Creek Campground is a small campground located on the eastern Sierras near Lone Pine, in Inyo County, California. The campground is located just below… |
 Twin Lakes CampgroundTwin Lakes Campground is a beautiful campground located in the Mammoth Lakes area of the High Sierra in Mono County, California. The campground offers views… |
 Tybo Nevada – Nye County Ghost TownTybo Nevada - 1875 Tybo Nevada is a ghost town in Nye County located some 8 miles north west of U.S Route 6 and some… |
 Tybo NSHM – Nevada State Historical Marker #172Tybo NSHM is Nevada State Historical Marker number one hundred seventy two and is located in Nye County, Nevada. Nevada State Historical Markers identify significant… |
 Ubehebe CraterUbehebe Crater is a volcanic crater located near Grapevine Canyon in Death Valley National Park in California. The crater is approximately 600 deep and one… |
 Ubehebe Lead MineThe Ubehebe Lead Mine is located just west of the Racetrack Playa Road off of the Bonnie Claire Road. Discovered in 1906, the mine is… |
 Upper Antelope CanyonLocated just outside of Page, Arizona Upper Antelope Canyon is arguably the best known slot canyon on the planet, yet few people will know its name… |
 Utah Trip Fall 2001Entering Lower Antelope Canyon, Page, Arizona Now it was the time to get serious on a Utah Trip. I am been all over California, and… |
 Utah Trip Report, Fall 2003Hole in the wall trail in Escalante, Utah This year's trip was very unique, and will be hard to document in way that is interesting… |
 Valley of the GodsValley of the Gods is a beautiful sandstone valley and located in the South East corner of Utah near Mexican Hat. alley of the Gods… |
 Van Sickle’s Station – Pony ExpressThe Van Sickle's Station is the second Pony Express Station encountered when traveling east from Friday’s Station at the California/Nevada State Line. The Van Sickle… |
 Vanderbilt California – San Bernardino County Ghost TownA metal headframe marks a vertical shaft in the mining district outside of Vanderbilt California. Located in the New York Mountains, Vanderbilt California was an… |
Virginia City NevadaVirginia City is a survivor of the of the Silver Boom from the Comstock Load the the current county seat for Storey County, Nevada. The… |
 Walter Edward Perry Scott – “Death Valley Scotty”Walter Edward Perry Scott (September 20, 1872 – January 5, 1954), also known as "Death Valley Scotty", was a miner, prospector and conman who operated… |
 Warm Springs RoadA short side trip from the Saline Valley Road to the Saline Valley Warm Springs in Death Valley National Park, California. The road is used… |
Watchman CampgroundWatchman Campground is located in Zion National Park in southwestern Utah and offers visitors the opportunity to experience the beauty of Zion up close while… |
Website OverhaulIn the past few weeks, the Destination4x4.com website was overhauled to better comport itself to a higher standard. At its core, Destination4x4.com is a list… |
 Weepah Nevada – Esmeralda County Ghost TownThe site of the last major gold rush in 1927, Weepah Nevada is a ghost town and gold mine site located in Esmeralda County. Named… |
 Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis )The Western Fence Lizard ( Sceloporus occidentalis ) is perhaps one of the most common lizards in the desert southwest and is also known as… |
 Western Wallflower (Erysimum capitatium)A member of the mustard family, the Western Wallflower ( Erysimum capitatium ) is a brightly colored yellow flower which is quite common across the… |
 White Mountain RoadLocathed in Inyo County, the White Mountain Road is a high altitude road that travels north from Highway 168 out of Big Pine and into… |
 White Rim TrailThe White Rim Trail is Canyonlands National Park is a 100 mile back country 4x4 trail that follows an strata of white lime stone along… |
White Tank CampgroundWhite Tank Campground is a campground in Joshua Tree National Park and located off Pinto Basin Road in the northern section of the park. White… |
 White Top MountainWhite Top Mountain road is located off of Hunter Mountain Road, in Death Valley National Park, California. A hilly and mountainous road connecting the Hidden… |
 Whitney Portal CampgroundWhitney Portal Campground is the campground in the foothills of the High Sierra, and serves as the gateway for many hikers up Mount Whitney in… |
Wild Burrow ( Equus africanus asinus )Scattered across the south west scattered small populations of Wild Burrow ( Equus africanus asinus ) thrive in the harsh landscape. The burrow is also… |
Wildrose CampgroundWildrose Campground is located at 4100 feet above sea level in the Paramint Mountains within Death Valley National Park. This semi-primative campground is located off… |
 Willow Beach CampgroundWillow Beach Campground is a full service campground located near the eastern shore of the Colorado River, in Mohave County Arizona. Willow Beach is a… |
Willow Creek Road 3N34Willow Creek road is an easy gentle ride located near Big Bear, California. The easy trail runs from Hooks Creek Road to Highway 173 and… |
 Wonder Nevada – Churchill County Ghost TownWonder Nevada is a ghost town and mining camp, which is located about 14 miles north of the US 50, in Churchill County, Nevada. In… |
 X-15 Flight 3-65-97 CrashOn November 15, 1967, the X-15 Flight 3-65-97 experienced a catastrophic failure during a test flight, resulting in the death of pilot Michael J. Adams.… |
Yaqui Wash Primitive CampgroundYaqui Wash Primitive Campground is a campground located in Anza Borrego State Park in San Diego County, California. Anza Borrego is a part of the… |
 YB-49 Crash SiteThe YB-49 was a prototype jet-powered flying wing aircraft designed and built by Northrop Corporation in the 1940s and 1950s. On June 5, 1948, the… |
 Zabriskie PointZabriskie Point is perhaps one of the best known and popular overlooks in the entire Death Valley National Park, California. The landmark is named for… |
 Zebra Tailed Lizard ( Callisaurus draconoides )The Zebra-Tailed Lizard is a medium sized lizard which features a long black and white striped tail and commonly found in California, Arizona and Nevada.… |
 Zzyzx Road – Soda springsLocated south of Baker, CA on the edge of a large soda dry lake bed in the Mojave, Zzyzx Road is a short road which… |